Integrated Light Assembly with Unbinding Element for Visual Stimulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional light assemblies that incorporate both utilitarian and decorative features are complex, costly, and inefficient in packaging due to separate structures and light sources, which hinder the integration of visually stimulating elements effectively.
Innovation Solution
A light assembly design that includes a core with a light source and a functional layer, where the light source emits light rays into the core, and a visual stimulant segment that uses unbinding elements, reflectors, and optical structures to provide both signaling and decorative functions without additional independent light sources, utilizing transparent polymers and low refractive index layers for light control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If separate structures and light sources are used for decorative functions, then visual stimulant features can be achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the visual stimulant segment with the illuminating utility segment into a single integrated light assembly. The decorative features are incorporated within the same optical structure and light source system, eliminating the need for separate decorative components and their dedicated light sources. This merging approach directly reduces structural complexity while maintaining manufacturing feasibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The light assembly performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides both utilitarian illumination and decorative visual stimulation through a unified structure. The optical structure serves dual purposes of directing utility light and creating decorative patterns, while the light source illuminates both functional and aesthetic elements. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized components.
2Volume of moving object
If separate structures are used for decorative features, then visual stimulant effects can be achieved, but packaging space increases
Solution Approach 1:
The decorative visual stimulant segment is merged with the illuminating utility segment into a single compact light assembly. Both functional and decorative elements share the same physical space, optical structure, and light source, significantly reducing the overall volume required compared to separate structures. This integration directly addresses packaging space constraints.
3Ease of manufacture
If separate light sources are used for decorative functions, then visual stimulant features can be achieved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single light source serves dual purposes: it provides illumination for the utility segment and generates light for the visual stimulant decorative features. The optical structure directs this single light source's output to achieve both functional lighting and decorative effects, eliminating the need for multiple separate light sources and reducing overall system cost.
4Device complexity
If integrated design is used, then complexity and packaging space are reduced, but achieving effective visual stimulant features becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The optical structure incorporates localized features specifically designed for visual stimulation, such as prismatic elements and reflective surfaces positioned at specific locations within the integrated assembly. These local optical features create distinctive decorative light patterns while the rest of the structure maintains simple illumination functionality, achieving effective visual stimulant features within the integrated design.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This design enhances the appearance of vehicle lighting with integrated options, reduces complexity and packaging space, and lowers costs while providing effective illumination and decorative visual effects.
Implementation Method 1
The core is optically transparent and configured to receive light rays from the light source and internally reflect the light rays out of the light assembly in a predetermined light distribution pattern
Implementation Method 2
The second side includes an unbinding element axially extending partially between the base and distal ends. The functional layer is laterally spaced from the first side, axially extends partially between the base and distal ends, and is axially aligned to the unbinding element
Data Source
AI summary
A light assembly includes a core, a light source, and a functional layer. The core extends along a centerline, and includes a base end, a distal end, a first side spanning axially between the base and distal ends, and a second side opposite the first side and spanning axially between the base and distal ends. The second side includes an unbinding element axially extending partially between the base and distal ends. The light source is adapted to emit light rays into the core at the base end. The functional layer is laterally spaced from the first side, axially extends partially between the base and distal ends, and is axially aligned to the unbinding element.